[He already knows, it's fine... She doesn't need to tell him........

He gives a long suffering sigh at her question.] Well enough all things considered. I've a long way to go before I can claim any proficiency with the blade let alone use it properly for self defense. [But maybe just carrying the rapier Alisaie had gotten for him was enough to deter any future mugging attempts.] And my sister is ever merciless so I would not be opposed to practicing with someone less likely to send me home with bruises. [It would help to be up against someone maybe less knowledgeable too. Perhaps they can learn some things about it together that way...?

Her enthusiasm for food makes him smile.] I have not although I did try a selection of... everything else... courtesy of Arenvald. I'll admit I did not take Akira for a chef when first I met him so I'd be curious to try it.